Underwater Filmmaker Faces Off With Sharks

Underwater filmmaker and artist Joe Romeiro saw his first shark when he was five, and he's been hooked ever since. In this short portrait with extraordinary close-ups of sharks underwater, filmmakers Jon Betz and Matt Weiss capture Joe in action, filming and sketching the predator that has fascinated him since childhood.

The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos selected by National Geographic's editors. We look for pieces that emphasize National Geographic's mission of inspiring people to care about the planet. The content presented here was created by the filmmakers themselves. The opinions expressed are those of the filmmakers, and not those of the National Geographic Society.

Underwater Filmmaker Faces Off With Sharks

Underwater filmmaker and artist Joe Romeiro saw his first shark when he was five, and he's been hooked ever since. In this short portrait with extraordinary close-ups of sharks underwater, filmmakers Jon Betz and Matt Weiss capture Joe in action, filming and sketching the predator that has fascinated him since childhood.

The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos selected by National Geographic's editors. We look for pieces that emphasize National Geographic's mission of inspiring people to care about the planet. The content presented here was created by the filmmakers themselves. The opinions expressed are those of the filmmakers, and not those of the National Geographic Society.